01/07/2026 – Cherokee County Deputies & First Responders Rising to the Challenge
According to Cherokee County E‑911, in 2025 the dispatch center handled 40,375 calls for service, up from 27,551 in 2023, nearly a 47% increase. This rise reflects our growing population, more traffic, and ongoing development throughout the county, which naturally drives higher demand for emergency services.
Although calls for service have increased, crime has not. Even with the significant increase in calls, crime is actually down by nearly 7%. The uptick in calls is largely due to more drug enforcement, traffic enforcement, crime suppression details, and calls for disputes that are not criminal in nature. In fact, of those 27,551 calls for service in 2023, only 4% under 1,200 represented reportable crime by the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to 11,379 calls, handling everything from false home alarms to serious emergencies. A special thanks to our amazing E‑911 dispatchers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to coordinate every response, keeping both first responders and the public safe with calm, professional precision.
Sheriff Jeff Shaver says:
“These numbers aren’t just statistics. They represent long hours, tough decisions, and first responders and deputies who put the safety of others first.”
We’re proud of our team and grateful to our community for using 911 responsibly. Together, we keep Cherokee County safe!
